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Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise

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Guests from Australia, United States, United Kingdom and over 11 countries have loved this experience

What our guests say

Robyn McMurdo

Robyn

May, 2025Verified booking

5/5
It was my partner's birthday present from myself. He loved the whole experience and got to see two whales and a pod of dolphins. One happy man , thank you. I unfortunately got seasick, which was a shame. I did get to see and take photos of the whales. A great trip, the weather was great, considering the bad weather we have had I er the last week. The staff were brilliant, even help with cold cloths and sick bags for me and others that were sick on the trip. Highly recommend to anyone considering going. 😁
Neil McConnell

Neil

Apr, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Absolutely Fabulous,Great Weather before the stormy weather.Captain 's Cabin was Loverly friendly staff,and a bonus seeing Three Wales,plus Seals and Dolfins.
Anwen Ingram

Anwen

Apr, 2025Verified booking

4/5
The experience was good, staff informative. Unfortunately we didn't get to see whales that day. But they do offer an 80% back if u don't find a whale. More than fair.
Maureen Clooney

Maureen

Apr, 2025Verified booking

4/5
The whale watching cruise was very good. The staff were helpful. The only disappointment we had was we thought our booking was direct with the Whale watch company from the website , We were to get 10% off our cruise as we belong to the Top 10 holiday, group only to find out , that head was their partner group.
Andrew Josephson

Andrew

Apr, 2025Verified booking

4/5
The boat is good. A few good jokes we're made. I wish there was more information about both the whales and other marine life given. I thought the infographic with the sky towers too show depth was amazing haha
John H Macleod

John

Feb, 2025Verified booking

5/5
A great day out, very enthusiastic team. All very well organised. We got to see 4 sperm whales up close., dusky dolphins and Hectors dolphins, including a newly born, and albatros.
Karen Taylor

Karen

Apr, 2025Verified booking

5/5
The commentary was excellent. We saw 2 whales and Hector dolphins and albatross.
Bev Chesney

Bev

May, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Kirsten Leslie

Kirsten

Apr, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Mike Little

Mike

Apr, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Mette Chili Brill

Mette

Feb, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Andrea Phillips

Andrea

May, 2025Verified booking

2/5
Refund hasn't been processed by Headout, even though they were informed the day after the trip.
ARNAUD RICHOU

Arnaud

May, 2025Verified booking

1/5
We've loved the tour itself (my wife, uncle, aunt and other 3 kids). But the tour was canceled at the last minute for my 4 year old son and myself (captain's decision not to let him aboard, independant of our decision) I was told that I would get a refund. I've tried to contact Headout to explain and get the refund. But I haven't heard back from them. Despite their telling me that it would take at most 2 days...
Louisa Belcher

Louisa

Apr, 2025Verified booking

1/5
Spierenburg Rudolf

Spierenburg

Feb, 2025Verified booking

5/5
Mirte Saskia Kruit

Mirte

Dec, 2024Verified booking

5/5
Zhu Jianchao

Zhu

Dec, 2024Verified booking

5/5
Bradford Haami

Bradford

Nov, 2024Verified booking

5/5
Mattias Karlsson

Mattias

Jan, 2025Verified booking

1/5
I still haven't got the refund or an answer to my email.
Rebecca Lew

Rebecca

Oct, 2024Verified booking

4/5
We got to see twice whales flipped their tails & lots of dolphins swimming along the cruise ship
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